Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla Begins Building Massive Optimus Robot Factory at Giga Texas

Tesla has begun construction on a brand-new production facility at its Gigafactory Texas site dedicated to manufacturing the company’s Optimus humanoid robots, marking a major milestone in its AI and robotics ambitions. According to Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer), a new “stand-alone factory is starting construction” on the east side of the site, alongside […]

Tesla’s Model Y L Can Now Power External Devices with Official V2L Adapter

Tesla has officially launched its AC external power adapter for the Model Y L’s new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature in China. The adapter, priced at ¥599 (about $84 USD), allows owners to power external electrical devices using the vehicle’s onboard battery — effectively transforming the Model Y L into a mobile power source. The launch follows […]

Tesla Cybertruck Boss Leaves Company After Leading EV Pickup to Production

Tesla’s Cybertruck program manager, Siddhant Awasthi, has announced his departure from the company after eight years. Awasthi, who began his Tesla career as an intern before rising to lead one of the automaker’s most high-profile projects, shared the news on X Sunday evening. “I recently made one of the hardest decisions of my life to […]

Tesla Model Ys Join Missouri Police Fleet, Cost Just $2.30 to ‘Fill Up’

The Carl Junction Police Department in Jasper County, Missouri, has officially added two Tesla Model Y electric vehicles to its fleet — one assigned to the detective division and the other to patrol duties. The department says it is testing the EVs to determine whether they are more cost-effective and efficient compared to traditional gas-powered […]

Tesla Now Lets You Rent Its Cars — Starting at $60 a Day

Tesla has quietly launched a new in-house car rental program at select U.S. stores, giving customers the chance to “drive it like it’s yours for up to a week.” The pilot program, currently confirmed to be available at Tesla’s San Diego Miramar and Costa Mesa locations, lets customers rent a Tesla for three to seven […]

Tesla’s New Model Y Performance Finally Coming to Canada in Early 2026

Tesla fans in Canada won’t have to wait much longer for the new Model Y Performance. Tesla Vice President Raj Jegannathan confirmed this week that the refreshed high-performance crossover will launch in Canada during the first quarter of 2026. The announcement marks the end of a long wait for Canadian buyers, as Tesla has only […]

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Now Running Cybertruck Rides in Vegas Loop

The Boring Company has started using Tesla Cybertrucks to transport passengers through its Las Vegas Loop system, adding yet another futuristic layer to its underground transport network. The company announced the news on X, sharing a video showing a fleet of stainless steel Cybertrucks traveling between the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Encore Resort. […]

Tesla 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting: Everything You Need to Know

Tesla packed its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday with major announcements across nearly every part of the company’s business — from the upcoming Cybercab and redesigned Semi, to new AI hardware, Optimus production updates, and more. Shareholders also approved Elon Musk’s historic $1 trillion CEO compensation package, with roughly 75% voting in favour. Cybercab […]

Tesla Reveals Redesigned Semi Truck with Model Y-Style Light Bar

Tesla has officially unveiled a redesigned version of its all-electric Semi truck, featuring a more efficient powertrain, increased payload capacity, and a fresh exterior look inspired by the Model Y. Elon Musk announced the update during Tesla’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, confirming that deliveries will begin in 2026. According to Tesla, the new […]

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Cybercab Will Enter Production in April 2026

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially confirmed that production of the long-awaited Cybercab will begin in April 2026. The announcement came during the company’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, with Musk noting that the futuristic vehicle is purpose-built for autonomy. The Cybercab is Tesla’s upcoming two-seat, all-electric autonomous vehicle designed specifically for the company’s […]

Tesla Expands MultiPass Charging Across Europe, Adding Five New Countries

Tesla has expanded its new MultiPass charging feature to five additional European markets — Sweden, Germany, the U.K., France, and Belgium — following its debut in the Netherlands earlier this fall. The expansion was announced by the official Tesla Charging account (@TeslaCharging) on X this week. MultiPass allows Tesla owners to charge at third-party EV […]